Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
488. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the amount spent to date by her Department on the construction of a school (details supplied); the cost of the project; when the project will be completed; and if a clerk of works has been appointed for this project. [11881/21]
View answerThe project for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered under my Department's Design & Build Programme and will provide for a 16-classroom primary school building, including a two-classroom special education needs (SEN) base.
The design also includes a general-purpose hall, support teaching spaces and ancillary accommodation, external junior play areas, secure SEN hard and soft play area and a sensory garden. The proposed project incorporates associated car parking, access road, pedestrian access, bicycle lane, construction of 2 no. external ball courts, landscaping, connection to public services and all associated site works.
There has been no expenditure on construction to date. It is anticipated that the project will proceed to tender in Quarter 2 2021 with construction expected to start in late 2021. The estimated construction period for the project will be approximately 48 weeks. A Clerk of Works will be appointed once the Contractor has been appointed.
